Book One of the Silent Edge Chronicles Down to Rise

Down to Rise is the story of a man who has lost everything - his honor, his place in the world, and even the love of his wife. Liam has lived in the shadows for too long, mocked, underestimated, and forgotten. That changes when he meets Master Rael, a mysterious teacher who opens the door to an ancient martial art and a powerful relic unlike anything Liam has ever seen. As he begins his secret training, a dark force rises - led by Dante, a man driven by power and vengeance. With danger closing in, Liam must decide whether to keep running from his past or stand and fight for the future. Alongside Zara, the woman he once thought he had lost forever, and a small band of unlikely allies, Liam steps into a battle that will test his strength, heart, and soul. A story of redemption, love, and courage, Down to Rise blends action, drama, and heart in a journey where the quietest moments often hold the greatest power.